---
title: "MRC LMB Expansion of the Skyspark platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c7a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-07-10"
---

# MRC LMB Expansion of the Skyspark platform

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c7a

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the contract titled "MRC LMB Expansion of the Skyspark platform" in the category of goods, specifically facilities management software. The buyer, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, completed this process through direct procurement below the threshold, without competition. The contract is part of UKRI's strategic enhancement of the Skyspark software integrated within the Building Management System at the MRC LMB. The procurement stage reached its completion with the contract being active since 11 July 2025, and it is expected to run until 10 July 2026. The legal basis for the tender was aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This contract represents notable business growth potential for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those focused on facilities management. As the contract was awarded to Kendra Energy, an SME, it highlights the opportunities for smaller entities to secure contracts with substantial public bodies like UKRI. Such procurements are well-suited for businesses that can offer specialised software tools and integration services, positioning themselves to enhance or expand existing systems. The efficient provision of tailored technological solutions and services like the Skyspark platform enhancement is a key driver for successful participation in similar tenders.

## Notice

UKRI Requires a contract for the extension of the Skyspark software currently integrated in into the BMS system at MRC LMB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038785-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,352 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENDRA ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48421000 - Facilities management software package

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 07:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038785-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038785-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://kendraenergy.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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